Vaughan Williams: Piano Quintet, Quintet in D Major, & 6 Studies in English Folk Song

Featuring

Chris West
John Lenehan
Lorraine McAslan
Karine Georgian
Sarah-Jane Bradley
Tim Jackson

Anthony Pike
Ralph Vaughan Williams

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Compositional Technique

The Six Studies in English Folk Song, originally for cello and piano, subtly elaborate on folk themes rather than presenting them unadorned, making them a true part of Vaughan Williams's work.

Performer Biography

The London Soloists Ensemble, formed in 2011 by distinguished British musicians, quickly established themselves as a high-quality chamber group and are Associate Ensemble at St John's Smith Square.

Performer Biography

Karine Georgian, a Gold Medal winner of the Tchaikovsky Competition, is an internationally admired representative of the golden generation of Russian string players.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Vaughan Williams's discovery and collection of English folk songs significantly contributed to the development of his mature creative style, appearing in various forms throughout his output.

Composer Biography

Ralph Vaughan Williams, widely known for his orchestral and choral works, also wrote chamber and instrumental pieces throughout his long creative life.

Composition History

Many of Vaughan Williams's early compositions, including two quintets on this recording, were not published in his lifetime and were embargoed from performance by his widow until the 1990s.